Hendrix to be honoured by Fender
July 12th, 2010 - 2:46 am ICT by IANSLondon, July 12 (IANS) Rock legend Jimi Hendrix is to be honoured by the company behind the guitars he used to play.
Bosses at Fender Musical Instruments Corp. have announced the late rock star will be inducted into the Fender Hall of Fame next month, reports contactmusic.com.
The Hall of Fame was created in 2007 as an annual celebration of Fender founders, artists and other historically significant figures.
Hendrix’s stepsister Janie and the rocker’s longtime producer Eddie Kramer will be among the special guests at the Arizona induction ceremony.
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